What performances are eligible for PPL royalties?
Performers’ legal right to share in the licensing income when recordings of their performances are played in public or broadcast applies to “qualifying performances”. In this context, a “performance” generally includes all audible contributions to the recording (such as guitar or vocals). In addition, certain inaudible contributions (such as the contribution made by a conductor […]
How do I make a claim against a recording on which I performed?
Once your PPL membership is approved, you can make a performer claim via your myPPL account by searching for your recordings on the PPL Repertoire Database. Once you have found and checked the details of the recording on which you performed, and if you are not listed as a performer, you can claim for your […]
How can I see if my performer claim has been accepted or rejected?
You can view the status of all claims by using the “Music” tab in myPPL. There are options to view Open and Closed Claims. Within these views, you can also filter your claims by substatus, such as Accepted, or Rejected, as well as by Band/Artist name, to narrow down the view if you have lots […]
How can I see a list of all the repertoire that I’m linked to or have registered with PPL?
You can see all of your repertoire via your online myPPL account. Click on the “Search Repertoire” option from the home page, once logged in. If you are a performer, select “My Repertoire” then click on “Search” to view all the repertoire you are linked to. If you are a recording rightsholder, select “My Repertoire” and click […]
Am I reliant on a label to register a recording before I can claim my income?
PPL can only license a sound recording if the sound recording rightsholder is a member of PPL, and they must have registered the recordings on the PPL Repertoire Database in order for us to be able to allocate royalties. If your record label has not registered a particular recording with PPL, you will not be able to […]
How does PPL promote accurate performer line-up data on recordings?
The PPL Repertoire Database displays data from a wide variety of sources and PPL continues to make positive steps to improve data quality. These steps include obligations that PPL now places on its rightsholder members to provide performer line-up information (see here for more information), together with repertoire investigations carried out by PPL staff and […]
What other options are available to members wanting to resolve a dispute?
From time to time, disputes may arise between PPL members regarding the rights ownership, performer line-up or related matters in respect of a particular recording. Often these disputes are due to incorrect data supplied by one or both parties but in some cases there may be a genuine disagreement. PPL has established processes in place […]